by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Jan 27, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
National Caregivers Day is a time to recognize the selfless physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual support work of caregivers. In 2015, Providers Association for Home Health & Hospice Agencies established National Caregivers Day on the third Friday of February...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Jan 27, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
February is American Heart Month, highlighting the number 1 killer of all Americans, heart disease. Today, there are nearly 20 million Americans living with coronary heart disease (CHD) or stroke. When you hear the word “heart,” your mind probably goes...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Jan 27, 2023 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
This week, February 1-7, 2023, National Patient Recognition Week is taking place all over the country. We’re celebrating Patient Recognition Week by focusing on the many wonderful people who make our work possible. First, we want to say a special...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Dec 27, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News
When you’re looking for care for a loved one who is dying, it’s important to understand how hospice works and what kind of care can be expected. Hospice care is a form of end-of-life treatment focused on pain management and comfort rather than curing...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Dec 27, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
The short answer is yes! Medicare pays for hospice. One of the biggest questions for Medicare beneficiaries is whether or not it will pay for hospice care. The answer is yes, but some specific qualifications need to be met in order to qualify. Medicare covers hospice...
by Kansas Palliative & Hospice Care | Dec 27, 2022 | Hospice Care, Medical Professionals, News, Palliative Care
Shape Up US is an organization that works to end the epidemic of obesity across America. Their campaign and community-based efforts hope to make it easier for people to make healthier choices. In addition, they support individuals and communities that work towards...
